Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), the Purworejo Regency Government, and the Indonesian Air Force have strengthened their collaboration to develop the southern coastal area of Purworejo through a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) held at the UNY Rectorate on Thursday (April 2, 2026).

The FGD marked an initial strategic step to reinforce inter-institutional synergy in designing integrated development programs across multiple sectors, including education, research, community empowerment, healthcare services, and regional defense.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has admitted 1,834 new students through the National Selection Based on Achievement (SNBP) pathway. The admitted students consist of 1,616 undergraduate (S1) students and 218 applied bachelor (D4) students. They were selected from a total of 30,711 applicants who chose UNY as their destination university.

Financial uncertainty once nearly forced Zahwa Putri Aulia, a 2024 English Education student at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), to postpone her dream of pursuing higher education. However, through determination and perseverance, she successfully secured the Bayan Peduli Scholarship, turning her worries into achievement.

Economic hardship did not stop Yuan Amir from pursuing higher education. A student of Tourism at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY), Amir has proven that determination and perseverance can turn dreams into reality through the Indonesian Smart Card for College (KIP-K) scholarship program.

The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) hosted the Eurasia Lecturer Series Vol. 2 Episode 4, featuring an in-depth philosophical discussion on the relationship between knowledge and power from the perspective of French philosopher Michel Foucault. The event took place at the Graduate School Hall of FISIP UNY and featured Reza A.A. Wattimena from Rumah Filsafat as the keynote speaker.

Responding to the growing anxiety and identity crisis among Generation Z, a team of students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) has developed an innovative virtual reality (VR) platform that combines modern technology with Javanese philosophy to promote self-reflection and mental well-being.

Students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) conducted an entrepreneurship socialization program for foster children at the Social Rehabilitation Center for Children (BRSPA) in Bimomartani, Sleman, aiming to inspire independence and build confidence for a better future.

Students from Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) conducted a psychosocial support program for children in Teluk Kepayang Village, Aceh Tamiang, by introducing emotional awareness through interactive activities and sunflower planting.

The program was designed to help children, particularly those affected by post-disaster conditions, recognize and express their emotions in a healthy way. Through light discussions and interactive games, students guided children in identifying basic emotions such as happiness, sadness, anger, and fear.

Students participating in the Community Service Program (KKN) of Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) implemented a community empowerment initiative titled LENTERA (Lingkungan Tertata melalui Anorganik Bernilai) in Serang Hamlet, Sendangsari Village, Pengasih District, Kulon Progo.

Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY) organized the signing of Performance Agreements (Perjanjian Kinerja/PK) between unit leaders and the Rector, alongside a Cascading Performance Agreement Workshop, held at UNY Hotel on March 12, 2026. The initiative aims to strengthen performance management systems and ensure alignment of organizational targets down to the individual level.